There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in North Shields listed on Docorix. 8 currently hold a CQC rating: 5 rated Good or Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 1 has not yet been rated under its current registration. Together they are registered for 479 beds.
CQC register data updated 6 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Collingwood Court Independent CQC: Outstanding 01912578118
- Appleby Independent CQC: Good 01912579444
- Holmlea Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01912572407
- Princes Court Independent CQC: Good 01912963354
- Redesdale Court Independent CQC: Good 01912931340
- Primrose Lodge Care Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01912964549
- The Ferns Care Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01912965411
- The Old Vicarage Care Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01912570937
- Kingfisher House Independent Not yet rated 01912585500
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 5 care homes in North Shields by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Collingwood Court
Outstanding
NE29
Rated Outstanding for Caring and Well-led. Rating published July 2026.
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Holmlea Care Home
Good
NE30
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published September 2026.
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Appleby
Good
NE30
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2026.
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Redesdale Court
Good
NE29
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2025.
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Princes Court
Good
NE29
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published September 2022.
Choosing care homes in North Shields
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in North Shields?
Docorix lists 9 CQC-registered care homes in North Shields, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 6 October 2026).
Which care homes in North Shields are rated Outstanding?
Collingwood Court is the only one of the care homes in North Shields currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
